LGBT support
This section provides support and information for people that identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or other terms linked to the LGBT spectrum
Learn More…Since April 2015 the Claude Nicol Centre and Morley Street Clinic have become an integrated Sexual Health & Contraception (SHAC) service offering a range of booked and 'walk-in and wait' appointments.
Are you under 25?
- No symptoms doesn’t mean no STI… in 80% of cases there are NO symptoms.
- Even if you’re positive, chlamydia & gonorrhoea are easily treated with antibiotics.
- Early diagnosis & treatment lowers the risk of developing painful complications including infertility.
- Brighton & Hove has one of the highest rates of STI’s in the country – don’t be a statistic.
PrEP (pre exposure prophylaxis for HIV)
PrEP is taking a tablet (TRUVADA) every day or on demand before and after sex to prevent you getting HIV.
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Pregnancy Testing, Advice & Referrals
We offer free pregnancy testing and are able to talk through the options that maybe available to you. We will support your decision in a non-biased way and refer you accordingly.
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Emergency Contraception
If you have sex without using contraception, or if there is a risk that your contraception may have failed (eg, split condom, forgotten a pill), then you can use emergency contraception to prevent a pregnancy.
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Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea Testing & Treatment
Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea are both very common bacterial infections that are sexually transmitted that can be very easily treated with antibiotics. Often these infections can be present with no symptoms and if left untreated they can cause potential long term problems including affecting fertility.
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C-Cards are Free
If you are under 25 you can get a C-Card which gives you access to free Condoms, Femidoms and Dams across the city.
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The Brighton & Hove Sexual Health & Contraception (SHAC) Team
Our team is made up of a mix of male & female Doctors, Nurses, Health Advisers, Clinical Support Workers and Administrators. All are experienced in sexual health and contraception and provide a service that is both confidential and non judgemental.
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Accessing the service
I need help accessing the service.
Please contact us by email using the ‘contact us’ page or call us on 01273 523388 to let us know how we can help you access the service.
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HIV Testing
Treatment of HIV is now very advanced and there are many benefits to testing and knowing your status early.
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Are you over 45?
Are you over 45? Do you have a new sexual partner? Are you recently back on the dating scene?
Rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among those over 45 are rising…
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Post Exposure Prophylaxis
Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is available and free for people who feel that they have been at high risk of exposure to HIV for example unprotected anal sex between men when their HIV status is not known.
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Syphilis
Syphilis is a bacterial infection that can be spread through sexual contact, including oral sex and is treated with antibiotics. Left untreated it can, over time, have potentially serious health implications.
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Hepatitis A, B & C
Hepatitis is a viral infection that can be transmitted in different ways, including sexual contact.
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HIV Care
The Lawson Unit is a specialist centre offering treatment, support and ongoing care for men and women living with HIV and AIDS.
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Sexual Assault
We offer a sensitive and confidential service for people who have been sexually assaulted.
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